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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,096.08, 7,644.72 and 1,809.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,096.08, 7,644.72 and 1,809.48 is: 2,714.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,096.08 : 7,644.72 = 1,809.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,096.08/7,644.72 = 1,809.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,096.08x = 7,644.72 × 1,809.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,096.08x = 13,832,967.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,832,967.95/5,096.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,714.43

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